proefschrift

Dutch

Etymology

From proef (“test”) +‎ schrift (“writing”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpruf.sxrɪft/

• Audio:

  (file)

• Hyphenation: proef‧schrift

Noun

proefschrift n (plural proefschriften, diminutive proefschriftje n)

1. thesis, dissertation

   Synonyms: these, dissertatie, scriptie

Usage notes

• These and proefschrift are general terms for any thesis or dissertation submitted for the attainment of an academic degree, whereas scriptie usually refers specifically to a final assignment as part of a bachelor's or master's degree and dissertatie usually refers to a doctoral (Ph.D.) thesis.

Derived terms

• proefschriftverdediging